Hi-Fi

Want to get paid to test the latest and greatest hi-fi products? We have some good news

By Alastair Stevenson published

We’re looking for a discerning staff writer to join our audio team

Hi-Fi
Quad Platina CDT transport

Quad's premium CD transport wants to be the "last disc-spinner" that you'll ever need

By Kashfia Kabir published

The Quad Platina CDT is designed to match the Platina Integrated amp

Hi-Fi

Bentley announces Naim for Mulliner high-end car stereo system with Dolby Atmos

By Andy Madden published

New drivers, new materials, developed with Dolby

Hi-Fi
Denon DP-500BT Bluetooth turntable in black on a wooden rack

Denon boasts that its first-ever Bluetooth turntable is "as stylish as it is capable" – but there's a catch

By Harry McKerrell published

Denon unleashes the DP-500BT Bluetooth spinner

Turntables

Rotel Michi Prestige X430/Q430

By Andy Madden published

Not yet rated

We've been up close and personal with Michi's new family members

Hi-Fi

Rotel’s Michi Prestige Series hi-fi electronics kicks off with a stereo amplifier and CD player

By Andy Madden published

Say hello to the X430 and Q430

Hi-Fi
ALL HI-FI

Headphones

Best cheap noise-cancelling headphones 2026: expert-tested recommendations

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Best Buys

I thought my Sony earbuds were broken – until I adjusted this feature

By Joe Svetlik published

Wireless Earbuds
Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 in dark burgundy on a burgundy background

Bowers & Wilkins has added stylish new colourways for two of its most popular pairs of wireless headphones

By Harry McKerrell published

Wireless Headphones

I traded my Award-winning wireless earbuds for a pair of “trendy” wired earbuds – is being stylish worth the sonic sacrifices?

By Lewis Empson published

Wired Earbuds
Yamaha YH-4000 open-back wired headphones

Yamaha YH-4000

By Ketan Bharadia published

Headphones

Meet the world's first wireless headphones with a built-in DAC and valve preamp

By Joe Svetlik published

Wireless Headphones
ALL HEADPHONES

Speakers

Elipson's active bookshelf speakers feature HDMI ARC and phono stage for a "high performance audio solution"

By Kashfia Kabir published

The Prestige Facet II 6 Active BT is yours for £599

Speakers

Philips' 1980s-inspired portable audio range combines colourful designs with modern technology

By Kashfia Kabir published

Four-strong product range in bold yellow colours

Wireless Speakers
Audio Pro C20 W wireless speaker

Best wireless speakers 2026: tried and tested by our expert team

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buys Whether you're spending big or currently coin conscious, these are the best wireless speakers on the market

Best Buys

Marshall is bringing big party speaker vibes to a smaller but still powerful form

By Kashfia Kabir published

With massive 40-hour battery life and an integrated light show

Wireless Speakers
Two JBL Charge 6 speakers and one Flip 7 speaker grouped together on garden chair

Best Bluetooth speakers 2026: tried and tested for every budget

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buys Looking for a Bluetooth speaker? These are the best home and portable speakers money can buy, from budget wonders to burly boomboxes.

Best Buys
WiiM Sound vs Apple HomePod 2 versus banner image

WiiM Sound vs Apple HomePod 2: which wireless speaker deserves a place in your home?

By Tom Wiggins published

Can Apple’s three-year-old HomePod 2 cling on to its crown?

Wireless Speakers
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TV & Home Cinema

Best Dolby Atmos soundbars 2026: our reviewers' five recommendations

By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated

Best Buys Add a sprinkling of immersive audio to your TV with our pick of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars.

Best Buys

Adventures in AV: I can't stand it when TVs have this basic design flaw

By Alastair Stevenson published

I’m putting my foot (or feet) down on this one…

Televisions

LG’s latest OLED TVs include an alternative to Dolby Atmos made by its biggest rival

By Lewis Empson last updated

This open-source immersive audio format is coming to more TVs

Televisions

I just tested LG’s Sound Suite Dolby Atmos system – here are 10 things I like and 9 I don’t

By Tom Parsons published

The first Dolby Atmos FlexConnect system gets a lot right – but there are things I would change

Soundbars

Samsung and Sony need to up their game if they want to beat our new recommended OLED TV

By Alastair Stevenson published

Despite a modest specification bump, the LG’s 65-inch step-down OLED is a big hit with our reviewers

Televisions

Philips announces 2026 TV lineup with Tandem OLED, RGB Mini LED and Dolby Vision 2 Max

By Lewis Empson published

Philips is going all-in with its 2026 TVs

Televisions
ALL TV & HOME CINEMA

Streaming & Entertainment

This haunting movie may not have won an Oscar – but we cannot wait to get it into our TV test room

By Robyn Quick published

An anxiety-inducing watch that will have you on the edge of your seat

Streaming & Entertainment
Spotify Lossless

Spotify's new 'Exclusive Mode' gives you "bit-perfect" playback from the Windows desktop app

By Harry McKerrell published

Good news for Windows users

Music Streaming

Sky Stream and Glass customers just got a huge free streaming-focused upgrade

By Lewis Empson published

Here's how to activate it

Streaming & Entertainment
Hostiles movie poster

Forget the Oscars, this wildly underrated western has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard

By Harry McKerrell published

The Wild West's best

Music Streaming

Disney+ has brought back Dolby Vision HDR for Premium subscribers

By Joe Svetlik published

The service dropped it last month in a patent dispute

TV Streaming Services

Spotify claims it saved the music industry – but who will save us from the streaming model?

By Joe Svetlik published

Many musicians would scoff if you told them Spotify has saved the music industry

Music Streaming
ALL STREAMING & ENTERTAINMENT

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The tech giant’s chatbot just got more powerful

AV Accessories

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Nostalgia is a wonderful thing

AV

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Everyone should have a box of random cables – and don't let anyone ever tell you otherwise

By Joe Cox published

It's hard to beat that feeling of having the right cable

Cables